This is an opinion so I’m pretty sure you can choose whatever. As long as it falls under that category. Correct me if I’m wrong
Answer:
They hoped to prevent border violations by horse thieves and to protect the territory from Native American attacks.
Explanation:
Oh now i get it.
Well the answer should be in a general election, each state has officials who count and CERTIFY votes.
The officials have to make sure that the people who give their vote have the credibility and rights to voice their vote, to avoid any sort of Election fraud that may negatively effect one candidate.